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Examining resource nationalism – Part One — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jun 03, 2009 03:49 PM

Recent foreign investment in Australia’s mining industry, particularly from China, has brought the issue of ownership of Australia’s mineral resources to the forefront of current political debate.

Update on iron ore benchmark price negotiations — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jun 03, 2009 03:50 PM

In the last two weeks Rio Tinto has settled 2009 supply contracts with a number of its major Asian customers, securing a 33 per cent discount on Hammersley iron ore fines with the price set at US$97 per tonne. Chinese steel mills reportedly said they would not accept this iron ore pricing deal, claiming the price cut of 33 per cent for fines and 44.5 per cent for lump did not reflect the real supply and demand situation on the international market.

Australian uranium market update – Part One — by Australian Journal of Mining — created May 25, 2009 02:52 PM

While a ban on uranium mining being lifted in Western Australia is good news for the industry, on the downside this development came just as the global economy went into freefall, and with it, opportunities for funding. So can Australia break through the uranium barrier with a fourth mine?

Leading research centre receives industry expertise — by Australian Journal of Mining — created Jun 03, 2009 03:57 PM

The renowned Parker Cooperative Research Centre for Integrated Hydrometallurgy Solutions has just appointed Dr John Kildea as its newest industry director.